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Health product recall

Mylan product recalls (2015-03-13)

Starting date:
March 13, 2015
Posting date:
March 24, 2015
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-52647

Recalled Products

  1. CISplatin Injection, Mylan Std.
  2. Gemcitabine for Injection, USP 1 g/vial
  3. Gemcitabine for Injection, USP 2 g/vial
  4. Topotecan Hydrochloride for Injection

Reason

This lot is recalled due to a potential of foreign matter in the product.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers, pharmacies, hospitals, clinics

Affected products

A. CISplatin Injection, Mylan Std.

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02396890

Dosage form

Solution

Strength

Cisplatin 1 mg / mL

Lot or serial number

7800993

Companies
Recalling Firm

Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC

85 Advance Road

Etobicoke

M8Z 2S6

Ontario

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC

85 Advance Road

Etobicoke

M8Z 2S6

Ontario

CANADA



B. Gemcitabine for Injection, USP 1 g/vial

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02407302

Dosage form

Powder for Solution

Strength

Gemcitabine (Gemcitabine Hydrochloride) 1 g/vial

Lot or serial number

7801243

Companies
Recalling Firm

Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC

85 Advance Road

Etobicoke

M8Z 2S6

Ontario

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC

85 Advance Road

Etobicoke

M8Z 2S6

Ontario

CANADA



C. Gemcitabine for Injection, USP 2 g/vial

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02407310

Dosage form

Powder for Solution

Strength

Gemcitabine (Gemcitabine Hydrochloride) 2 g/vial

Lot or serial number

7801253

Companies
Recalling Firm

Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC

85 Advance Road

Etobicoke

M8Z 2S6

Ontario

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC

85 Advance Road

Etobicoke

M8Z 2S6

Ontario

CANADA



D. Topotecan Hydrochloride for Injection

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02396564

Dosage form

Powder for Solution

Strength

Topotecan (Topotecan Hydrochloride) 4 mg/vial

Lot or serial number

7800978, 7800981

Companies
Recalling Firm

Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC

85 Advance Road

Etobicoke

M8Z 2S6

Ontario

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC

85 Advance Road

Etobicoke

M8Z 2S6

Ontario

CANADA